The Reentry Journey: From Incarceration to Integration

In this powerful Second Chance Month episode of The Conviction Fiction Podcast, host Antoine Rivers walks listeners through the deeply human experience of returning to society after spending 15+ years behind bars. This isn’t just about release dates and paperwork—this is about identity, survival, and transformation.

From the overwhelming first 48 hours of freedom—figuring out where to live, how to get ID, and using modern tech—to navigating employment barriers and family dynamics, this episode explores the real-life challenges and victories of reentry. Antoine shares emotional reflections, lived experience, and firsthand insights that paint a raw and honest picture of life after incarceration.